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Strawberry Screwdrivers

Strawberry Screwdrivers

I realize this drink recipe is easy. I also realize there are only two ingredients. But, you wouldn’t want me to hold out on you just because a recipe is TOO EASY. Right? So here it is, the Strawberry Screwdriver. Maybe I had it as 

Our New Home

Our New Home

We’ve officially been moved into our new house for 3 months now and things are coming together. We had a lot of updates we wanted to do and we’re slowly making our way through them. While we’re busy checking off to-dos, I haven’t had much 

Homemade Guacamole and Salsa

Homemade Guacamole and Salsa

Whenever my friend Melia visits, one of us always ends up quoting Step Brothers and asking the other “Hey! I never asked you, do you like guacamole!?” And no, it never really gets old. People are a little surprised when I tell them I like 

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos

I finally broke down and bought a slow cooker last month. After my first attempted (and miserably failed) stroganoff recipe, I’ve started to get the hang of throwing something in and leaving it alone to cook in peace. If you haven’t noticed I’ve been on 

Wheat Thins + Chicken Parmesan

Wheat Thins + Chicken Parmesan

I mentioned in my last post that my Dad visited last weekend. When I was younger he was a bit of a snacker. I remember one time I was selling cookies for a cheerleading fundraiser and I walked into the living room after I woke 

Michigan Cherry BBQ Sauce

Michigan Cherry BBQ Sauce

I mentioned I went to Traverse City recently on vacation and picked up some sweet Michigan cherries. I knew I had to cook something with them. I wasn’t really in the mood for a dessert, so I figured I’d make some homemade cherry BBQ sauce! 

Stroganoff + Burgers

Stroganoff + Burgers

I know I’ve mentioned my catastrophic attempt at slow cooker stroganoff before. And no, I have not been even close to wanting to try again yet. BUT, since I do love beef stroganoff so much, I decided not to rule it out completely. My friend 

Old Cookbooks + Apple Krunch

Old Cookbooks + Apple Krunch

When I was younger and still lived at home I tried having a “Sunday Baking Day”. I probably only actually baked 2 Sundays each month, but that’s pretty good if you ask me. I was really lucky that my mom liked cooking. We had a